La Côte Saint Jacques
This is one of the top Relais & Châteaux members in France. On the banks of the River Yonne, the five-star, family-friendly hotel has recently been renovated in cream and beige tones, creating a “contemporary luxe” vibe. The decadence continues in the spa spread over two floors, where you’ll find an indoor pool, a Jacuzzi, and beauty treatments on offer.
But the main reason to come here is for the Michelin-two-star cuisine of Jean-Michel Lorain. Each recipe is a work of art: foie gras with endives and sweetcorn in a consommé of Lapsang souchong, and coconut bavarois with jasmine cream and exotic fruits are just two dishes that display Lorain’s love of mixing flavors from around the world. A more relaxed, more affordable bistro is here too (Wed–Sun 12:30–2pm), with the emphasis on healthy eating.
This is one of the top Relais & Châteaux members in France. On the banks of the River Yonne, the five-star, family-friendly hotel has recently been renovated in cream and beige tones, creating a “contemporary luxe” vibe. The decadence continues in the spa spread over two floors, where you’ll find an indoor pool, a Jacuzzi, and beauty treatments on offer.
But the main reason to come here is for the Michelin-two-star cuisine of Jean-Michel Lorain. Each recipe is a work of art: foie gras with endives and sweetcorn in a consommé of Lapsang souchong, and coconut bavarois with jasmine cream and exotic fruits are just two dishes that display Lorain’s love of mixing flavors from around the world. A more relaxed, more affordable bistro is here too (Wed–Sun 12:30–2pm), with the emphasis on healthy eating.
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